Satellite Policy Director

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SATELLITE POLICY DIRECTOR

Starlink will provide high-speed broadband across the United States, and around the world. Because telecommunication is a heavily regulated business, this position will provide strategic guidance and execution of SpaceX advocacy to ensure regulations enable and protect the provision of this revolutionary service. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strategic guidance for the company to navigate regulatory and policy changes.
• Develop and advocate for broadband and spectrum policies that will further SpaceX’s business objectives and Starlink’s success.
• Represent and promote the company’s positions before Federal agencies, regulators, and regional organizations, and foreign governments.
• Draft pleadings, letters, and other advocacy pieces to promote SpaceX’s policy positions.
• Contribute to company satellite spectrum policy and outreach activities with government officials at all levels.
• Direct regulatory practice to secure necessary U.S. licenses, regulatory compliance, and customer support for all SpaceX spacecraft, earth stations, and services.
• Advocate to optimize prospective satellite and telecoms regulatory frameworks and policy environments in alignment with SpaceX business objectives.
• Contribute to company satellite spectrum policy and outreach activities with US and foreign administrations.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice and advocacy support to business development efforts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the telecommunications sector or other experience with technology law or policy.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Understanding of broadband policy, foreign and domestic.
• Understanding of spectrum use and policies.
• Knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology.
• Experience working with the Federal Communications Commission.
• Knowledge of key commercial and government players in the telecommunications/broadband industry.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel 30% of the time.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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